Introducing a new traditionally grounded Academic Institute for Shi‘a Islamic Studies

Al-Hikma Seminary

for Traditional Approaches to Shi‘a Islamic Studies

(Previously known as Hawza Ilmiyya)

A Contemporary Reimagining of a 25-Year Legacy

For over a quarter of a century, The Islamic College has delivered core Hawza-style Shi‘a Islamic Studies rooted in the rich tradition of Islamic history and culture and in particular Shi‘a scholarly legacy.

Building on this notable heritage, we are proud to present a newly rebranded and enhanced programme:

Al-Hikma Seminary is a specialised academic institution which presents an innovative approach to traditional Islamic Studies (with a particular emphasis on Shi‘a Islamic Studies).

Al-Hikma Seminary offers a structured and spiritually grounded curriculum that mirrors the depth, discipline, and ethos of renowned seminaries such as Najaf and Qom and Al-Azhar University —now thoughtfully adapted for the intellectual, ethical, and spiritual needs of our time.

A Four-Year Foundational Programme

Al-Hikma Seminary delivers a rigorous four-year programme in Qur’anic Arabic and foundational Islamic sciences. The curriculum equips students to engage meaningfully with classical texts and enables them to acquire a solid grounding in:

• Islamic Law and Jurisprudence
• Theology and Philosophy
• Qur’anic Exegesis and Hadith Studies
• Islamic Ethics and Mysticism
• Islamic History

Highlights of the Seminary’s Programme

Designed with flexibility in mind, the programme is:

Open to both men and women

Available in full-time and part-time study options.

Suitable for fresh and mature students, as well as researchers

Educational Outcomes

Graduates will be prepared to:

• Articulate essential Islamic beliefs and practices
• Engage deeply with the Qur’an and classical Arabic texts
• Embody Prophetic character and the values of the Ahl al-Bayt
• Pursue further studies in Islamic scholarship
• Serve as educators, youth leaders, community Imams, or assistant scholars
• Teach foundational Islamic sciences in community settings
• Contribute to curriculum development and deliver religious lectures

Traditional Roots. Contemporary Relevance

Al-Hikma Seminary offers a meaningful and transformative educational journey for those seeking depth, authenticity, and a strong connection to the Islamic scholarly tradition.